Bad headlight lense
Re: Bad headlight lense
This is what happened to mine. You need 1,500 grit and 3,000 grit sandpaper. See this thread: https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...5&postcount=13
Oh yeah it's like $458 to replace a single assembly, plus labor.
Oh yeah it's like $458 to replace a single assembly, plus labor.
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If the headlight lens is just cloudy from the sun. I have used 303 Aerospace Protectant which is available at marine supply stores, unless you have a really good auto parts store. Use a cotton cloth and put some on the cloth and rub it like you were polishing metal use some force let dry and buff off with another clean cloth repeat and it should take care of about 90%. Lasts for a couple washings or rain showers. Also great on tires if you do not want a shine. Rubber molding etc. Has a good UV inhibitor in it, great stuff. Better than sanding or buffing.
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Its my understanding that some of the headlight assemblies that have been replaced are doing this after time. I had the same issue with my original headlights and used 3M Plastic Cleaner the first time. I will tell you what works and takes about 10 minutes. Mequiars ScratchX and a Porter Cable. It polishes right off. I am blown away with the Porter Cable, great investment.
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Re: Bad headlight lense
Hi, This is Sally... I just want to thank everyone for their input. I'm having the same problem with my headlight lense. I will try taking it back to the Dealer, and if that doesn't work. I will try the mequiars plastx plastic /cleaner. I'm scared to use the 1,500-3,000 grit sand paper.
Thanks,
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Re: Bad headlight lense
Originally Posted by sparks81
Any idea how to fix this without replacing the whole assembly?
At first I thought it was from over buffing the hood onto the lense. Then I thought it was from condensation inside the lense. Now I'm not sure.
At first I thought it was from over buffing the hood onto the lense. Then I thought it was from condensation inside the lense. Now I'm not sure.
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Originally Posted by Pokypoky
I was told by someone that there was a kit at auto zone that you can use it comes with a buffing pad that goes n a drill supposed to very well. a Mech. at a dealer was the one telling this
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Re: Bad headlight lense
I've used (on both my kid's cars) a product/kit called Crystal View:
http://www.crystalviewchemicals.com/
with very good results. Wal Mart $20.
Alternatively, there is a thread on the forum showing a BMW getting an excellent re-do of it's headlights too. It may be scary, but it works very well.
http://www.crystalviewchemicals.com/
with very good results. Wal Mart $20.
Alternatively, there is a thread on the forum showing a BMW getting an excellent re-do of it's headlights too. It may be scary, but it works very well.
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Re: Bad headlight lense
The sand paper also scared me. I bought some 1500 and 2000 grit wet/dry sandpaper ($10), a varible speed polisher ($150) and some 3M liquid polishing compound ($25). That probably cost me around $200. Yes, it worked perfectly. I used it on mine and Ahley's headlights. If I were you I would buy the stuff at walmart if you do not feel comfortable with the sanding.
For me it was a different situation because I wanted to use the polisher on the entire car. All three cars if I must include the wifes Town and Country. The cleaning of the SRT's is my therapy. Much cheaper then a shrink I think.
If the dealer does not help you, I am sure they have someone or if it is like my dealer there is an advertisement where I drop the car off showing the before and after pictures of fogged headlights, Good luck.
For me it was a different situation because I wanted to use the polisher on the entire car. All three cars if I must include the wifes Town and Country. The cleaning of the SRT's is my therapy. Much cheaper then a shrink I think.
If the dealer does not help you, I am sure they have someone or if it is like my dealer there is an advertisement where I drop the car off showing the before and after pictures of fogged headlights, Good luck.
Re: Bad headlight lense
Originally Posted by RMADERMAN
The sand paper also scared me. I bought some 1500 and 2000 grit wet/dry sandpaper ($10), a varible speed polisher ($150) and some 3M liquid polishing compound ($25). That probably cost me around $200. Yes, it worked perfectly. I used it on mine and Ahley's headlights. If I were you I would buy the stuff at walmart if you do not feel comfortable with the sanding.
For me it was a different situation because I wanted to use the polisher on the entire car. All three cars if I must include the wifes Town and Country. The cleaning of the SRT's is my therapy. Much cheaper then a shrink I think.
If the dealer does not help you, I am sure they have someone or if it is like my dealer there is an advertisement where I drop the car off showing the before and after pictures of fogged headlights, Good luck.
For me it was a different situation because I wanted to use the polisher on the entire car. All three cars if I must include the wifes Town and Country. The cleaning of the SRT's is my therapy. Much cheaper then a shrink I think.
If the dealer does not help you, I am sure they have someone or if it is like my dealer there is an advertisement where I drop the car off showing the before and after pictures of fogged headlights, Good luck.
The trick, I found is to keep the lense really wet while going thru the sanding process. A spray applicator bottle using tap water works really well for this. Once the sanding process is completed then you wipe on the sealer and you're done. I taped the painted area around the lense with painters tape just because.
I don't usually hawk a product like this, but the stuff works and it's a whole heck of alot cheaper than replacing the lense.
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